Curragh Race 4 - Churchill Tyres Beresford Stakes (Group 2)
NOBLE EXHIBIT (3) caught the attention when cruising to a 7L success in a recent Punchestown maiden. Put himself firmly in the picture for end-of-season Group race targets. Warrants respect here. SHAKESPEARE (4) is another strong contender for the Ballydoyle squad. Easily off the mark in a maiden here in August before failing to lay a glove on them at G1 level last time (1800m). This is more realistic sporting new headgear. CITY OF DUBAI (1) came home a 0.75L second in a Listed contest prior to a never competitive fifth in a 1400m G2 here latest. Return to further distance can aid his chances. VENETIAN POWER (6) has to do more based on figures but it would be no shock if he were to find improvement.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field in the G2 Futurity Stakes at this track on August 22 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Giant Sequoia carrying 59.5kg at $6. The race before that 2nd in a small field in the LR CHURCHILL (El Gran Senor) STAKES at Gowran Park on August 7 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Sergei Diaghilev carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | G2 2 | $232,610.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:24.44 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/08/2026 | 25 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:39.47 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:44.61 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Gowran Park on September 1 over 1408m defeating Capability Brown carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Leopardstown on August 6 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Wall Street carrying 59.5kg at $4.30. Worth including.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 01/09/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:28.48 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:43.33 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 6/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:27.83 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 16 at this track on August 22 over 1408m, 4 len behind Monogram with 58kg at $17. Last start scored a big 7 len win at Punchestown on September 15 over 1609m defeating Dancinginthecity carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Terrific chance to make the breakthrough at Group level.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 15/09/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $31,020.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:44.12 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/16 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:25.98 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 9 in the G1 Golden Fleece Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 1810m, 8 len behind Darkness Falls with 59.5kg at $9.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at this track on August 9 over 1408m defeating Benown carrying 60.5kg at $1.50. Expected to atone.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/09/2026 | 34 | G1 2 | $700,940.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 59.5kg | 1:51.73 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 09/08/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:23.96 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.53 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:42.53 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.44 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:26.96 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1810m, 3.5 len behind Zarak Pasha with 60.5kg at $51. Should improve but looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:53.25 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field in the LR CHURCHILL (El Gran Senor) STAKES at Gowran Park on August 7 over 1609m, 4 len behind Sergei Diaghilev with 59.5kg at $9. Before that won by 0.5 len at Killarney on July 15 over 1609m defeating Full Volume with 61kg at $5.50. A better performance wouldn't shock.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:39.47 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | 2 | $42,670.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:46.05 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:26.96 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |